Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 11 , Pages 1299-1303 , November 2007

Root Canal Adhesive Filling in Dogs’ Teeth with or without Coronal Restoration: A Histopathological Evaluation

  • Mario Roberto Leonardo, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatric Clinic, Preventive and Social Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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  • Frederick Barnett, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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  • Gilberto J. Debelian, DMD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Endodontics and the Institute of Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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  • Regina Karla de Pontes Lima, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Araraquara, State University of São Paulo, Araraquara, Brazil.
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  • Léa Assed Bezerra da Silva, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatric Clinic, Preventive and Social Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Brazil
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr Léa Assed Bezerra da Silva, Departamento de Clinical Infantil, Odontologia Preventiva e Social, Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto-USP, Av. do Café, s/n Monte Alegre, 14040-904, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.

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PII: S0099-2399(07)00753-4

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.07.037

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 11 , Pages 1299-1303 , November 2007

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